Taro vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Taro and Cauliflower
- Taro has more Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 49% more than Taro.
- Taro has 30 times more Vitamin E than Cauliflower. While Taro has 2.38mg of Vitamin E, Cauliflower has only 0.08mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, raw and Cauliflower, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +341% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +971.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +112.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 112kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.92g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 48.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 2.97g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 4.97g |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.91g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg | 15.5µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 57µg |
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| Choline | 17.3mg | 44.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.031g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.076mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.071mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.106mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.217mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.